The 2025 issue of Rice Engineering and Computing Magazine is here!
In our 50th anniversary issue, we celebrate the deep and growing connection between engineering and computing. From our early breakthroughs in high-performance computing to today’s advances in AI and data science, Rice has long been at the forefront of computing innovation. This edition highlights some of the people, ideas, and investments shaping what’s next.
Solving for Greater Good
At Rice, we work at the intersection of some of today’s most important issues and interesting challenges. We bring together world-class engineers in an intimate environment that favors collaboration over competition. Our goal? To find pathbreaking solutions to local and global challenges in ways that are more equitable, more responsible, and more sustainable. By harnessing our strengths, working together, and always imagining the unintended consequences of our efforts, we’re not just tackling tough engineering problems, we’re solving for greater good.
Engineering & Computing News
The paper described a new method to identify functional gene clusters for a genetic disorder
The paper described a simple and effective way to reduce nitrate contamination from water sources.
$25,000 award will support commercial development of solar-based membrane-less modular desalination technology
Only 5% of ASME members receive this prestigious designation
Featured Events
Info Session: Rice Business Plan Competition
December 11
Applications are now open for the 2026 Rice Business Plan Competition. Startups with a current Rice student founder are invited to join the information webinar December 11 to learn more.
2026 Rice Datathon
January 23-25, 2026
Rice Datathon 2026 is an opportunity for students across Houston to compete in 36-hour data science challenges and to network with companies and peers.
Ken Kennedy Institute Research Lecture with Dean Luay Nakhleh
January 28, 2026
Kick off the spring semester with a Ken Kennedy Institute celebration and a research lecture by Dean Luay Nakhleh.